Romans 12:4

For, as we have a number of parts in one body, but all the parts have not the same use,

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

In Context

3But I say to every one of you, through the grace given to me, not to have an over-high opinion of himself, but to have wise thoughts, as God has given to every one a measure of faith.

5So we, though we are a number of persons, are one body in Christ, and are dependent on one another;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 12:12For as the body is one, and has a number of parts, and all the parts make one body, so is Christ.

Ephesians 4:4There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;

Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21

Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →

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